A6-3400M vs Pentium Dual Core T4300

A6-3400M vs Pentium Dual Core T4300 Performance Spectrum

A6-3400M

4 / 4

1,223

0.0%

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Pentium Dual Core T4300

2 / 2

1,232

+0.7%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A6-3400M vs Pentium Dual Core T4300 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A6-3400M vs Pentium Dual Core T4300: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A6-3400M

2011

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon HD 6520G, while Pentium Dual Core T4300 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,223 vs 1,232).

Pentium Dual Core T4300

2009

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while A6-3400M mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while A6-3400M can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium Dual Core T4300 better than A6-3400M?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A6-3400M is ahead with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Dual Core T4300 pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Dual Core T4300 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium Dual Core T4300 is the better buy right now. Pentium Dual Core T4300 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $150 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.7% better PassMark. The compromise is that A6-3400M is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (8.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A6-3400M makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2009). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A6-3400M vs Pentium Dual Core T4300 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A6-3400M

The A6-3400M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,223 points. Launch price was $70.

Pentium Dual Core T4300

The Pentium Dual Core T4300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A6-3400M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3400M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the A6-3400M versus 2.1 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 — a 9.1% clock advantage for the A6-3400M (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The A6-3400M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3400M scores 1,223 against the Pentium Dual Core T4300's 1,232 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A6-3400M	Pentium Dual Core T4300
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+10%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2.1 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,223	1,232
Geekbench 6 Single	218	—

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Memory & Platform

The A6-3400M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A6-3400M versus DDR3-800 on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 — the A6-3400M supports 66.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-3400M) vs 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4300) — the A6-3400M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A6-3400M	Pentium Dual Core T4300
Socket	FS1	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333+67%	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-3400M) vs No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4300). The A6-3400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3400M targets Budget Laptop, Pentium Dual Core T4300 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A6-3400M rivals Core i3-2310M.